Economic and Political Inequality, Pt. III

All About the Benjamins: The Political Fallout

Lecture by Ed Greenberg
11 min

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Summary:
Among the cacophony of requests and demands, politicians respond to the loudest voices: campaign contributors, lobbyists, advocacy groups, political action committees – all of which require funding. Those with more money have a stronger voice in government and better access to politicians, and therefore see their interests reflected in public policy.

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Edward S. Greenberg is a professor of political science and the director of the Political and Economic Change Program in the Institute of Behavioral Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

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Economic and Political Inequality, Pt. II

Money Talks: The Implications of Rising Economic Inequality

Lecture by Ed Greenberg
15 min

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Summary:
The rising economic inequality in the United States is the result of numerous economic, political, and ideological shifts. Whatever the causes, the indisputable reality has been shown to have widespread repercussions, including a significant impact on even health and life expectancy.

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Edward S. Greenberg is a professor of political science and the director of the Political and Economic Change Program in the Institute of Behavioral Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

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Economic and Political Inequality, Pt. I

Economic Inequality in the United States

Lecture by Ed Greenberg
19 min

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Summary:
Even in the quiet town of Boulder, Colorado, evidence of income inequality abounds. Economic inequality in the United States is the highest among all rich democracies, and in the last two decades we have seen the largest disparities in income wealth in American history. When economic inequality leads to political inequality, it threatens the foundations of our democracy.

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Edward S. Greenberg is a professor of political science and the director of the Political and Economic Change Program in the Institute of Behavioral Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

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